I’m a skeptic. I need to see, read, hear and learn facts before I believe pretty much anything. So when I received an email about iRenew bracelets that “may (itals mine) support strength, balance and endurance,” I ignored it. And then I hurt my back and was immobilized for weeks with pain that had me staring at my ceiling unable to move much more than the pinky finger of my left hand. As the pain subsided and I got back to work, I remembered the iRenew email, dug it up and wrote to the company. They sent a free sample posthaste and I put it on immediately.
I’ve been wearing my red iRenew sport bracelet for several weeks now. I won’t claim that the bracelet helped me regain strength. But I won’t take it off either.
According to iRenew’s website:
“iRenew products are created by using the technological process of Selective Frequency Resonance™. [I looked, but couldn’t find any more information on that on the company’s website.] University studies show that this technology may help support strength, balance and endurance when the bracelet is worn. Ideal for weekend warriors, trendsetters and the jet set crowd, iRenew’s vibrant colors and wearability – from the office, to the gym, to the beach – make them part of your go to accessory assortment. Made from 100% silicone rubber and available in extra small, small, medium, large and extra large to fit any wrist size, the sports bracelet promotes an active lifestyle, encouraging positive attitudes towards achieving health and wellness goals, and complements any wardrobe.”
This too from the website: “A recent University study showed subjects on average committed 80.6% fewer balance errors, and performed 16.1% more bench presses while wearing iRenew vs. placebo.” Interesting, but frankly, I’m wary since the university isn’t cited, a fact that disappointed me a great deal. I want to believe, I really do, but ya gotta show me the research.
iRenew bracelets are waterproof and, according to what I’ve read, the Selective Frequency Resonance (whatever that is) lasts a lifetime.
Has my skepticism been erased? I’m can’t say that I’m a believer, in part because when I clicked on the Research section of the website, a message saying “More information coming soon” pops up, but I am also loathe to remove my bracelet. I think it’s kinda cool.
But here’s the kicker … After weeks of being away from the gym, I didn’t notice any loss of strength. This surprised me as I expected to be a total wimp. Could my iRenew bracelet be the reason?
As it is, I like the way the bracelet looks. I think it makes me look athletic, a word that has never been used to describe me. And if it helped me maintain strength when I was incapacitated, so much the better.
The iRenew sport bracelet is sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Boscovs, Duckwall, Fred Meyer, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Joanne Fabrics, Kitchen Collections, Meijer, Michaels, Shopco, Staples, and is currently available online at http://www.irenew.com for $19.99.
